World Cup, Macuga and super-G

Lauren Macuga wins a World Cup super-G race with Lindsey Vonn 4th on stellar day for US ski team
On a stellar day for the United States ski team, Lauren Macuga got her first World Cup win in a super-G and Lindsey Vonn impressed again in fourth place at St. Anton, Austria.
How Lauren Macuga’s skiing family woke up to (and shared in) her first World Cup win
“Dad,” Lauren Macuga said, “I won.” She was speaking minutes after her first Alpine skiing World Cup victory, a super-G in St. Anton, Austria. A year earlier, the best finish of Lauren’s budding career had been 17th. She steadily improved since, strengthened in particular by gym work over the summer.
Lauren Macuga wins World Cup super-G race; Lindsey Vonn finishes fourth
American Lauren Macuga claimed her first World Cup victory in a super-G race as Lindsey Vonn finished fourth on her comeback to the sport.
Lauren Macuga gets 1st World Cup skiing victory; Lindsey Vonn finishes 4th
Breakout star Lauren Macuga and comeback queen Lindsey Vonn made it a classic Sunday for the United States ski team. Macuga's first World Cup race win -- in a super-G where the 40-year-old Vonn impressed again in fourth -- was no surprise to ski watchers who saw the 22-year-old American's fast-improving results.
American Lauren Macuga earns first Alpine skiing World Cup win
Lauren Macuga broke through with her first Alpine skiing World Cup victory, becoming the youngest American to win a World Cup speed race since Lindsey Vonn in 2007.
Skiing: Lauren Macuga wins, but Lindsey Vonn finishes fourth
No one was faster down the steep middle section of the course than Vonn, 40, making the third appearance of her surprising comeback.
Lauren Macuga claims first World Cup win as Lindsey Vonn places fourth in St. Anton super-G
Lauren Macuga reacts after winning the women's World Cup super-G race in St. Anton, Austria on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025.
Lindsey Vonn’s comeback hits a new high; Lauren Macuga wins first World Cup race
Meanwhile, U.S. teammate Lauren Macuga dazzled in the Super-G, skiing to her first career World Cup win in 1:17.51. She looked to be in disbelief as she crossed the line and saw the time, a dominant 0.68 seconds clear of Austria’s Stephanie Venier in second. Italy’s Federica Brignone took the final podium spot.
Impressive Vonn Fourth As Macuga Takes First World Cup Win
Lindsey Vonn took another impressive step on the comeback trail as she finished fourth in the super-G in Sankt Anton, Austria, on Sunday, crossing the line 1.24 seconds behind first-time World Cup winner and fellow-American Lauren Macuga.
Lauren Macuga takes home first World Cup title
Sunday on the slopes in St. Anton, Austria, Parkite speed skier Lauren Macuga returned from the holiday break to great success, taking home her first World Cup title. Macuga, 22 years old, roared through the finish gates with a time of 1:17.51, 0.68 seconds ahead of second place Stephanie Venier of Austria.
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Macuga upstages Vonn’s legendary comeback with first World Cup win
Stifel U.S. Ski Team athlete Lauren Macuga won her first ever World Cup in the St. Anton super-G, marking her first podium ...
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US skier Lauren Macuga claims first World Cup win in St. Anton Super G with Lindsey Vonn fourth
Macuga took advantage of improving visibility to make the podium for the first time ahead of Stephanie Venier and Federica ...